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Veteran interviewer Matthew Swyers of The Trademark Company says the ideal candidate has a fine eye for details and comes prepared for the interview. Also, while honesty is a good policy for answering questions, sometimes "answering too truthfully may also show a lack of judgement," Swyers writes.

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Overexplaining your answers is a common interview mistake that can make hiring managers doubt your honesty, writes Ashley Stahl. Other common interview mistakes include not smiling, speaking negatively about former bosses and co-workers, and asking questions before the end of the interview.

Futurologists Ian Pearson and Patrick Tucker analyze BBC readers' predictions for what the world will be like in 100 years, concluding there is a "good chance" people will be able to control the weather, advances in science will lead to the creation of an immortal human being and California will split off from the rest of the U.S.

Former co-workers are a valuable part of your network, so stay in touch through social media or occasional get-togethers, Luke Roney writes. "Let them know that you’re a valuable connection and that you’re looking out for them. They are sure to reciprocate -– and if they don’t, focus your energy on others," he writes.

A study in the U.K. using a simulated work environment found those who took a 15-minute walk before performing tasks ate half as much chocolate as those who stayed at their desks. "We often feel that these snacks give us an energy boost, or help us deal with the stress of our jobs, including boredom," said the lead researcher. "This study shows that by taking a short walk, they are able to regulate their intake by half."

A person's behavior on Facebook mirrors their behavior in real life, finds a study from the University of Texas at Austin. In the study, researchers found the personality traits people reported about themselves were apparent in their Facebook profiles.